Question M Zero - how to force Meridian flip (next Goto) + APT

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24 Sep 2020 11:23 #407 by Peter_S
Hello,
when changing from C8 to a Esprit ED 100 without changing the mounts brackets a meridian flip is (sometimes) necessary -
after activating "force meridian flip" (StarGo) the mount doesnt do that with the next goto....
I am using APT but actually without automated meridian flip (AMF). So the problems cant be caused by APT.
APT and StarGo are both connected to the mount.
Any ideas?
Peter

M Uno, M Zero, Esprit APO ED 100, Lacerta MoFoc,
C8 EHD, Lacerta f4 Foto Newton + MoonLite LiteCrawler/Rot., MGEN III, W10 64 Mini-PC,

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05 Feb 2021 14:37 - 05 Feb 2021 14:38 #480 by Stefano82
Hi Peter

The Force Meridian Flip feature has been designed in order to allow the performing of the Meridian Flip, before the Meridian is reached.

In order to prevent accidentally mount uncontrolled movement, this feature it works only for the first GoTo after the option enabling, as explained in the corresponding option micro help.

Please watch the screenshot below.



Best regards.

Stefano
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07 Feb 2021 15:56 - 07 Feb 2021 15:57 #481 by danielh21
Hi Peter,

I was wondering the same thing when using my RC. To get the mount to continuously stay on the desired side of the meridian after the first meridian flip, you have to check "Disable Meridian Flip" after the first goto. So, first check "Force Meridian flip," let the mount flip, then check "Disable Meridian flip." This will keep the scope where you want it to be for each subsequent goto, until you close down StarGO. Page 29 of the StarGO manual explains this.
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09 Feb 2021 15:13 #483 by Peter_S
Thank you both, Stefano and Daniel!
maybe I can check this the next days (the first clear skies since November....)
Peter

M Uno, M Zero, Esprit APO ED 100, Lacerta MoFoc,
C8 EHD, Lacerta f4 Foto Newton + MoonLite LiteCrawler/Rot., MGEN III, W10 64 Mini-PC,

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